Reviewer
/rɪˈvjuːər/
Definitions
A person who examines something critically, especially a work of art, a product, or a performance, with the intention of assessing or judging it.
/rɪˈvjuːər/
A person who reviews something.
The reviewer's comments were very insightful.
💡 Simply: A reviewer is like someone who tries out a new video game or eats at a restaurant and then tells you what they thought. They share their opinion so you can decide if you'll like it too! For example, a movie reviewer watches the film and then writes about it so people know whether to go see it.
👶 For kids: A reviewer is someone who looks at something and tells other people what they think about it. Like, they might look at a toy and say if it's fun or not!
More Examples
She worked as a restaurant reviewer for a local newspaper.
The scientific paper was sent to several peer reviewers for evaluation.
How It's Used
"The book reviewer praised the author's innovative use of language."
"The peer reviewer provided valuable feedback on the research paper."
"The film reviewer gave the movie a scathing critique."
"The product reviewer tested and evaluated the new smartphone."
From Middle English *reviouren*, from Old French *revoir* ('to see again, review'), from *re-* + *voir* ('to see').
The term 'reviewer' has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to individuals who critically examined literary works.
Memory tip
Think of someone RE-VIEWing something, giving their OPINION.
Word Origin
"to see again"